1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 128 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
